Over the last 2 years that I've managed a short-term rental in northern San Antonio, I have experienced many small contractors that get so easily triggered, offended, and upset at me and my wife. 

Plus if you are getting priced out of every other deal, moving too slow for on market houses, your realtor telling you that this is a bad time to invest, etc. then you may pull the trigger on a bad deal.

Knowing I have a VA loan with a low interest how can I leverage that and not trigger the due on sale clause?

If you are inside a city limits or police jurisdiction, the inspection department can tell you what is required currently, what is triggered by property updates, and what the exceptions are.

Otherwise, continue the educational journey until you’re feeling comfortable enough to pull the trigger on something.

You need to have all your ducks in a row and be able to pull the trigger fast if you see something.  

Healthcare Triggers?

It was November 2016 when I decided to pull the trigger after six months of research and building an excel model that lets just say I went overboard with.

However, there are some important factors to consider:Mortgage transfer: Most conventional mortgages have a "due-on-sale" clause that could be triggered by transferring the property to an LLC.

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.